Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mastrojanni
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 95; James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator 91 (2018 vintage). Additional high scores noted for other vintages (2016, 2015) in major guides

Tasting Note
Concentrated Sangiovese: black cherry, dried orange peel, tobacco, porcini, Mediterranean herbs and graphite. Polished yet firm tannins with saline minerality and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, wild boar ragu, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino and hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso‑glazed eggplant, rich noodle dishes with soy/umami sauces.

Production Method
Traditional Sangiovese fermentation (temperature‑controlled stainless/cement), extended maceration; aged 42 months in 16‑hl Allier oak barrels, minimal filtration and 12 months bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Mastrojanni, founded 1975 in Castelnuovo dell’Abate (Montalcino). Single‑vineyard 'Vigna Schiena d'Asino' from old vines; low yields and producer focused on quality and sustainable practices; part of Gruppo Illy.